[nicholastanguma]

Anyone see any reason why this solid state LED lamp wouldn't be a direct replacement for OEM? If it does work, it seems like it might be preferable to waiting on shipping from Daniel Stern Lighting.

http://www.headwinds.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=headwinds01&Product_Code=8-9750C&Category_Code=01040161

 

[MattyMo]

Am I seeing the price correctly? $489.95

 

[nicholastanguma]

Yes.

 

[nicholastanguma]

But I haven't asked if anyone thinks it's expensive. I'm wondering if anyone thinks it will plug-n-play replace OEM.

 

[Stewart51]

After reading the spec. sheet from the manufacture I would say yes.
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[Forchetto]

But I haven't asked if anyone thinks it's expensive. I'm wondering if anyone thinks it will plug-n-play replace OEM.

At that price it's a bit risky to buy and then find it doesn't fit. Remember that lots of people here have had trouble fitting even an ordinary H4 fitting on the newer Bonnies, although they fit OK on the older models. No-one knows why but there are some minor differences.

The solution would be for someone to send a spare headlamp shell to the makers for them to approve the fitting.

 

[nicholastanguma]

At that price it's a bit risky to buy and then find it doesn't fit. Remember that lots of people here have had trouble fitting even an ordinary H4 fitting on the newer Bonnies, although they fit OK on the older models. No-one knows why but there are some minor differences.

The solution would be for someone to send a spare headlamp shell to the makers for them to approve the fitting.

Quite right, Senor Chetto. It is quite an expensive way to be the guinea pig, even for someone that spends stupidly irrational money on a mere motorcycle--that's why I'm asking all you lovely lads first.

 

[nicholastanguma]

After reading the spec. sheet from the manufacture I would say yes.
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Agreed, it does appear like it fits directly, but it's the headlight housing itself that most concerns me. I know lots of folks on the forum have had a wee bit o trouble with fitting upgrades to some newer Bonnie shells.

Bee-tee-dubs, Hawks, your sig line is terrific.

 

[SouthofHeaven]

Search around, those are made by JW Speaker and can be had for at Least $100 cheaper

 

[steventhechef]

Search around, those are made by JW Speaker and can be had for at Least $100 cheaper

$389.95 much better !!

 

[LapinAgile]

$389.95 much better !!

No! I want TWO at $489.95!!

 

[Derby Boy]

Cool looking light, but as others have stated, replacement lenses on Bonnie's can be a little difficult. I put a new Hella on mine and it was a difficult fit. The lense improvement alone was worth the $70.00. Cycle Gear is advertising a complete 3,000 lumens LED plug & play kit that will replace H4, H7 for $54.95 and pull almost 1/2 the amperage.
I might give that one a try.

 

[Forchetto]

Cycle Gear is advertising a complete 3,000 lumens LED plug & play kit that will replace H4, H7 for $54.95 and pull almost 1/2 the amperage.
I might give that one a try.

Do you have a link to that?. I've been right through the site and can't find it.

http://www.cyclegear.com/

 

[thebiglad]

Cycle Gear is advertising a complete 3,000 lumens LED plug & play kit that will replace H4, H7 for $54.95 and pull almost 1/2 the amperage.
I might give that one a try.

I'd be interested in that as well.

 

[InvertedB]

Tried searching cyclegear also and didn't find anything like it. That would definitely be a more palatable option in case it doesn't work out.

 

[Hypurone]

Not what the OP is talking about (can't find anything on the web at all) but this looks interesting:

http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/?psreferrer=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.farklemyride.com%252F2012%252F08%252F26%252Freview-yana-shiki-hid-kit-for-motorcycle-headlights-more-light-less-watts-lasts-longer%252F&key=YANA-SHIKI-HID-LIGHTING-KIT-WHITE-6000K&AID=11003179&PID=5678194&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_source=CJ&utm_campaign=Affiliates&segment=badger

 

[nicholastanguma]

Cool looking light, but as others have stated, replacement lenses on Bonnie's can be a little difficult. I put a new Hella on mine and it was a difficult fit. The lense improvement alone was worth the $70.00. Cycle Gear is advertising a complete 3,000 lumens LED plug & play kit that will replace H4, H7 for $54.95 and pull almost 1/2 the amperage.
I might give that one a try.

Bump! I'm the OP, and even I'm interested in a link to this item.

 

[rodhotter]

i have a headwinds tomahawk 5" on my sporty, that was about $350 from a discounter, quality is BEAUTIFUL!!!! sometimes we look at the price only, when its installed and you as well as everyone says WOW you forget the xtra $$$

 

[Nick Goodwin]

I know a fellow who has the JW Speaker led units on a jeep, the light output is shocking. And while expensive, it is a US made and engineered unit that is DOT certified, e marked for Europe and mil spec . That is why they are pricey.

 

[Forchetto]

Thread bump hoping Derby boy reveals the source of his $54.95 LED headlamp...